Journal of medical Internet research
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J. Med. Internet Res. · Jan 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyAcceptability of a clinician-assisted computerized psychological intervention for comorbid mental health and substance use problems: treatment adherence data from a randomized controlled trial.
Computer-delivered psychological treatments have great potential, particularly for individuals who cannot access traditional approaches. Little is known about the acceptability of computer-delivered treatment, especially among those with comorbid mental health and substance use problems. ⋯ Participants in a trial of CAC versus therapist-delivered treatment were equally able to engage, bond, and commit to treatment, despite comorbidity typically being associated with increased treatment dropout, problematic engagement, and complexities in treatment planning. The extent to which a client feels that they are directing therapy (Client initiative) may be an important component of change in BI and CAC intervention, especially for hazardous alcohol use.
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J. Med. Internet Res. · Jan 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialEvaluation of a Web-based intervention to promote hand hygiene: exploratory randomized controlled trial.
Hand-washing is regarded as a potentially important behavior for preventing transmission of respiratory infection, particularly during a pandemic. ⋯ This study provides promising evidence that Web-based interventions could potentially provide an effective method of promoting hand hygiene in the home. Data were collected during the 2010 influenza pandemic, when participants in both groups had already been exposed to extensive publicity about the need for hand hygiene, suggesting that our intervention could add to existing public health campaigns. However, further research is required to determine the effects of the intervention on actual infection rates.